Zoa's not for the new

[Sean]

Hey Guys,

I'm still fairly new to the reef keeping but I just wanted to share my experience with Zoas to those who are also new and might be out there looking for their first coral.

Often when I look online Zoas are one of the most recommended corals for people who are new to reef tanks. They are fairly easy to keep and don't demand much attention. This much is true, but if you are still learning and understanding your water quality I would suggest going with something like a Toadstool mushroom or leather as your first coral. While they might not be as colorful I find they take a little more punishment and are easier to monitor as your first coral.

Also a single coral is much easier to clean up/remove from a tank then one with multiple heads. If the zoas start to die off and you don't notice your water quality can change very fast which will cause more stress on your tank.

Hope this helps